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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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